What is Structured Query Language in SAP BC-DB - Database Interface, Database Platforms?

SAP Term: Structured Query Language

• Component: BC-DB

• Component Name: Database Interface, Database Platforms

• Description: A query language developed by IBM to facilitate access to relational databases. SQL consists of the following parts: Data definition language DDL Data manipulation language DML

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• Key Concepts: 
  Structured Query Language (SQL) is a programming language used to manage data stored in relational databases. It is used to create, update, delete, and retrieve data from a database. SQL is the standard language for relational database management systems, and is used by many popular database platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, and MySQL. 
  
  How to use it: 
  SQL can be used to create and modify tables, add data to tables, retrieve data from tables, and delete data from tables. It can also be used to create views, stored procedures, and triggers. SQL can also be used to join multiple tables together in order to retrieve data from multiple sources. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When writing SQL statements, it is important to use proper syntax and formatting. This will help ensure that the statement is executed correctly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to use comments in order to make the code easier to read and understand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP BC-DB Database Interface provides an interface for connecting SAP applications with various database platforms. It supports the use of SQL for managing data stored in relational databases. Additionally, the Database Platforms component of SAP provides support for various popular database platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, and MySQL.